GAME PREVIEW: Lions-Cowboys match-up should come down to the wire

The battle between these evenly-matched teams will likely come down to turnovers and quarterback play

HISTORY

The Lions have won nine of the last 16 regular season meetings against the Cowboys but Dallas holds the series edge, 12-10.

The Lions overcame a 24-point deficit in the third quarter to beat Dallas 34-30 in 2011. The win was the second consecutive 20-plus-point comeback that season, becoming the first team in NFL history to accomplish the feat.

Houston declined to talk to reporters this week, instead wanting his play today to do the talking.

The Lions need his play to talk loud and clear against one of the league's best in Bryant today.

Rashean Mathis is likely to draw some duty vs. Bryant, too, but Houston is the key matchup to watch. He's been picked on all year and is coming off rough outings vs. Green Bay, Cleveland and Cincinnati the last three weeks.

Houston needs to get his confidence back. Facing the league's third-best offense is a good opportunity to do so.

The Lions have to limit the big plays on defense. Quin and fellow safety Louis Delmas are the last line of defense for the Lions. They have to have their best game of the season today against an offense that can score quickly from any place on the field.

OTHER PLAYERS TO WATCH: COWBOYS

Jason Witten, TE:

His 841 catches rank second all-time by a tight end. Since 2007, he has 589 catches, most by an NFL tight end. He's Romo's security blanket.

Terrance Williams, WR:

He aims for his fourth game in a row with a touchdown. The rookie has emerged as a legitimate No. 2 option on the outside for Romo. Williams has 380 receiving yards, most by any NFC rookie.

Jason Hatcher, DT:

Has three sacks over his past two games and is second in the NFC with six sacks on the year.